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Sir Paul McCartney is closing the opening ceremony
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What is the porpose of the Olympics?
Entertainment.
What was there for entertainment at the ancient Olympics?
Mostly athletic competitions.
How did people find out about the Olympics in the ancient times?
In Greece they wanted entertainment so they made the Olympics
Why are the London 2012 Olympics held?
Olympics were held so different country's could form friendships but as life got on Olympics just became sport and entertainment.
Where in the Bible does it say it is okay to be a boxer?
Boxing was not a sport held in the Olympics in Greece or was it a Roman entertainment.
What countries were invloved in the first Olympics?
The first Olympics were held in Greece but only slaves from different regions of Africa and the middle east competed as a source of entertainment for the Greek high class.
What events took place in the O2 arena in the London 2012 Olympics?
The O2 Arena, or North Greenwich Arena, as it was known during the recent Olympics, is an entertainment complex in London. It is mostly used for concerts, with many big entertainment names like Metallica, Rolling Stones and Beyonce performing there. Many sporting events are held there, from Tennis to Darts, as well as other entertainment events.
Who played in the ancient Olympics?
The ancient Olympics began as entertainment for Ancient Greeks. When The Roman Empire captured Greece, they included the entire Roman Empire. Only men participated in The Olympics; however, women participated in local athletic events. Women just did not ride all over the countryside.
Who created the olymipics?
Greece had created the Olympics. The Olympics were created for the Greek gods. Especially for Athena. (Which the city, Athens, was named after.) The Greece made the Olympics as the games to 'amuse' the gods, also for their honor for them. In Greek, the Olympics are spelt as Ολυμπιακοί. Olympics are for Mount Olympus, that was also for the Greek gods domain. It was also called Olympics because of Olympia, Greece for the name. The Games were not only entertainment, but to show their power and strengths to the gods. Summary: Called Olympics - Mount Olympus & Olympia, Greece Created Olympics - The people of Greece (you could say the gods in a way)
What benefits you get by the Olympics?
you get to see your own country play and win medals and also its boring at home sometimes so you might as well have some entertainment.
What did Ancient Greeks do for fun?
Entertainment was essential to daily life in Ancient Rome. As noted by Juvenal, it seemed that all Romans were interested in was "bread and circuses." And with theaters, amphitheaters, circuses, and public baths galore, the Romans never seemed to get bored.
Why did the Olympics stop and how did it start again?
The Olympics like many of the ancient Greek marvels, were lost when the Romans invaded in the 1st century BC. The idea of it was then totally lost until a Frenchman revived it in the late 19th century as an entertainment spectacle and way to keep people healthy.
